Quote:Malwarebytes 5.2.7.167 - 1.0.5160



Offline: https://downloads.malwarebytes.com/file/mb5_offline
Online: https://downloads.malwarebytes.com/file/mb5-windows

Quote:Usability improvements

• Improved localization support in Trusted Advisor detail page
  
• Improved localization support in the email verification step of the Digital Footprint scan
  

Issues fixed

• Resolved an issue with the Trusted Advisor recommendation about unsecured WiFi networks not working on Windows 11 24H2
  
• Fixed a bug where the Context Menu Scan command mishandled file paths containing spaces
  
• Fixed an issue where the Tray Icon was not showing a red dot when one or more protection layers were disabled
  
  https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/30...nt=1686460
  

Quote:We start the new year with the first edition of the six Advanced In-The-Wild Malware Test, where we will identify the best security solutions for Windows 11 at the end of 2025, as we did for last year. In this new edition of long-term tests, in which we check the comprehensive effectiveness of security against threats from the Internet, we have included solutions from vendors and their flagship products: Acronic Cyber Protect, Check Point with ZoneAlarm Extreme Security NextGen software, Cisco Secure Endpoint Advantage and WatchGuard EPDR (Endpoint Protection + Detection and Response).

In this series of tests, we regularly test the effectiveness of early detection and blocking of malware. We automate the actions users perform during their daily use of email programs, web browsers and instant messaging to realistically deliver messages to the system, followed by clicking on links, downloading and running files, and installing software. Technical details are available in the survey methodology, and if you want to know more, just ask in the comments.

What solutions did we test in January 2025?

What settings do we use?

Although we avoid using potentially unwanted samples (PUPs and PUAs) in the test, it’s always a good idea to activate such a protection feature, and we do that too.

We always configure the protection solution to have a dedicated extension for the Firefox browser we use in the test (if the extension is available). In addition, we set up the entire software to automatically block, remove and fix incidents that occur.

Based on a series of tests already carried out, our opinion is that the predefined settings are good, but not always the best. Therefore, for the sake of full transparency, we list the ones we have implemented for better protection or if required by the manufacturer.

1. Acronis Cyber Protect – default settings + EDR + browser protection.
   
2. Avast Free Antivirus – default settings + automatic PUP repair + browser protection.
   
3. Bitdefender Total Security – default settings + browser protection.
   
4. Cisco Secure Endpoint Advantage – default settings + Exploit Prevention (Block) + Enable Event Tracing for Windows + Orbital Enabled + Block and report malicious network connections + Terminate and quarantine unknown applications connected to malicious hosts.
   
5. Comodo Internet Security 2025 – browser protection + block automatically for sandbox (block).
   
6. Emsisoft Enterprise Security – default settings + automatic PUP repair + EDR + Rollback + browser protection.
   
7. F-Secure Total – default settings + browser protection.
   
8. K7 Total Security – default settings + browser protection.
   
9. Malwarebytes Premium – default settings + browser protection.
   
10. ThreatDown Endpoint Protection – default settings + EDR + browser protection.
    
11. WatchGuard EPDR (Endpoint Protection + Detection and Response) – default settings + EDR + browser protection.
    
12. Webroot Antivirus – default settings + browser protection.
    
13. Xcitium ZeroThreat Advanced – preset policy “Windows – Secure Profile v.8.1” + HIPS default action on “Block requests” + EDR enabled.
    
14. ZoneAlarm Extreme Security – default settings + Anti-Keylogger enabled + browser protection.
    

We are already going to test other popular solutions from the next edition.

Results: Recent Results » AVLab Cybersecurity Foundation
Publication: WatchGuard Tops The Advanced In-The-Wild Malware Test - January 2025 » AVLab Cybersecurity Foundation

Quote:AMD Ryzen AI H 300

AMD has another variant of Ryzen AI 300 CPU processors, launched exclusively in China with a peculiar name.



If you thought that Ryzen AI 7, Ryzen AI 9 HX, and Ryzen AI MAX were AMD’s last words in creating the least memorable naming scheme, then you were clearly mistaken. AMD has just unveiled new SKUs in China called Ryzen AI 9 H 365, 7 H 350, and 5 H 340. Note that it is neither H365 or 365H, because that would be too simple, there’s a gap between both parts of the name.

So, the obvious question is: what has changed compared to existing variants? That’s a great question that, sadly, is not answered by the otherwise comprehensive spec information on AMD’s website. We do see that regional availability for the H 300 series is indeed only for the Chinese market, but they are using the same platform and package (FP8) and the same specs (clocks, TDP, etc.).

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Quote:NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti “Blackwell” Graphics Cards Review Roundup:

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Quote:Windows 11 includes a rather weak backup tool that uses OneDrive to back up some files and preferences. When you set up a new PC, you may restore these backed up files and settings.

The feature is far from a true backup tool let alone a migration tool. It does not backup installed software and includes only specific folders in regards to files either.

Microsoft seems to be working on a new Migration app to better help users transfer files and data from one Windows PC to another. Discovered by Phantom of Earth and brought to life by X-user Dongle, the app's main purpose is to move files from one Windows PC to another. The feature has been found in Windows 11 build 22635.4945, but it is not yet functional.



When you run the app, you get two options presented to you:

1. Back up this PC.
   
2. Transfer files to a new PC.
   

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Quote:Apple has officially announced the iPhone 16e, marking a significant milestone with the introduction of its first in-house 5G modem, the C1. This development signifies Apple's strategic move to reduce reliance on third-party suppliers, particularly Qualcomm, for cellular technology. The Apple C1 modem is engineered to enhance power efficiency, contributing to the device's impressive battery life, which supports up to 26 hours of video playback. Priced at $599, the iPhone 16e is available for pre-order starting February 21, with shipments commencing on February 28.
 
The iPhone 16e serves as a successor to the iPhone SE series, incorporating several advanced features previously reserved for higher-end models. It boasts a 6.1-inch OLED display, the A18 chipset, and Face ID technology. Notably, the device includes a 48-megapixel rear camera and a 12-megapixel front camera, enhancing photographic capabilities. The transition to a USB-C port aligns with recent regulatory requirements in the European Union, ensuring compatibility and standardization across devices.
 
The development of the C1 modem has been a long-term objective for Apple, aiming to integrate critical components vertically and optimize performance across its devices. This initiative gained momentum with Apple's acquisition of Intel's modem business in 2019, a strategic move to bring modem design expertise in-house. Despite facing challenges and delays in the development process, the successful integration of the C1 modem into the iPhone 16e marks a pivotal achievement in Apple's pursuit of hardware self-sufficiency.

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Quote:Facebook has announced a significant policy change affecting users who utilize its Live Video feature. Effective February 19, 2025, all live broadcast recordings will be automatically deleted 30 days after their initial broadcast. This adjustment aims to align Facebook's storage policies with industry standards, acknowledging that "most live video views occur within the first few weeks of broadcasting."
 
Users with existing live videos older than 30 days will receive notifications via email and within the app, informing them of the impending deletions. Upon receiving such a notice, users will have a 90-day window to download or transfer their content before permanent removal. To facilitate this process, Facebook is introducing tools that allow for bulk downloading of videos or direct transfers to cloud storage services like Dropbox or Google Drive. Additionally, users can opt to convert segments of their live videos into Reels, enabling these clips to remain on their profiles beyond the 30-day limit.
 
For those requiring more time, Facebook offers an option to postpone deletion for up to six months. This can be done by accessing the notification, selecting "learn more," and then choosing "postpone."

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Quote:WhatsApp has been designated as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA), following its Channels feature reaching an average of 46.8 million monthly active users in the last six months of 2024. This classification subjects WhatsApp to stricter regulations aimed at enhancing user safety and transparency. As a VLOP, WhatsApp is now required to implement mechanisms for users to report illegal activities, take proactive measures to prevent or remove such content, and provide users with greater control over their data, including more stringent controls on data usage for targeted advertising. In response, WhatsApp has updated its privacy policy to align with these regulatory obligations. Meta's other platforms, Facebook and Instagram, have already been operating under VLOP status within the EU.
 
The European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA) establishes a comprehensive framework to ensure safer and more accountable online environments. For platforms like WhatsApp, now designated as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) due to its substantial user base, the DSA imposes specific obligations to enhance user protection and transparency.

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Quote:WinRAR 7.10 was released yesterday with numerous features, such as larger memory pages, a dark mode, and the ability to fine-tune how Windows Mark-of-the-Web flags are propagated when extracting files.

WinRAR is a popular file archiver and compression tool for Windows that allows users to create, extract, and manage compressed files, primarily in RAR, ZIP, and many other file formats. The author claims that the tool is used by 500 million people worldwide.

Yesterday, win.rar GmbH released the final version of WinRAR 7.10, listing numerous new features that increase the performance and usability of the program.

These new features include enabling larger memory pages for increased performance, a reworked settings interface, and a long-awaited dark mode.
 

WinRAR dark mode
Source: BleepingComputer

One new feature that stood out is a new setting that lets you strip information that may be considered a privacy risk from the Mark of The Web alternate data stream.

"'Zone value only' option in "Settings/Security" dialog controls if archive Mark of the Web propagation includes only the security zone value or all available fields," reads the WinRAR 7.10 release notes.

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Quote:AMD Strix Halo on RTX 4060/RX7650 GRE level, neck to neck with RTX 4070 in some scenarios



Today, AMD has lifted the embargo on Ryzen AI MAX 300 reviews, based on an entirely new silicon called Strix Halo. This is the highly anticipated and highly discussed APU design with powerful CPU and GPU cores, with first rumors going back to 2023. The Halo uses a chiplet design with CCDs (Core Complex Dies) nearly similar to those on desktops.

Speaking of CCDs, reviews from ASUS China PM Tony Yu have confirmed that the Halo’s Zen 5 CCDs already have TSV (Through-Silicon Via), which technically opens the possibility for 3D V-Cache-powered chips. Rumor has it that X3D series are planned for the successor, but this suggests that the current silicon is ready for such a configuration.

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